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Our First Outing For Badminton Session

Posted in badminton, badminton improvement, group, malaysia badminton, malaysian badminton on August 12th, 2009 by dylan — 4 Comments

Huh, it has been two weeks since the first outing…

I can still recall the moment when I first met those strangers for badminton session. I was really nervous that time. Just imagine you are going to meet people who you don’t know at all for badminton session.

However, it turned out to a wonderful memory. Here we are in MALAYSIA, you know what? A Philippino turn out in the badminton session. His name is Bien. Later you will witness it in the photo.

Isn’t it amazing to play badminton with people from other nation, Philippine. Do you want one? Join our next outing for badminton session. Haha.

Badminton should not be only for you and your friends. It is for everyone… You can “easily predict” your badminton future! Why I say so? Because you keep playing with your friends only! If you are still doing this, your might have no more space for improvement!

I hardly can predict my future, and I think it is going to be great one. Who knows I can become a National player in next 2 years? I keep playing with different people, state players, social players, uncle, auntie, etc etc… Don’t you think I am improving fast?

Back to the topic…

We were enjoying that day! All of us were playing well and we have girl also there to play with us. Wahaha. It was just a show time for guys! Right?

We took photos for memory! It is just another achievement in our life. Badminton lovers and players will never walk alone!!! Because our soul are always together when come to BADMINTON…

Badminton will live forever in YOUR heart. Isn’t it?????

Group picture

Hope that you are inside!

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Li Ning in Singapore- Growing Worldwide!

Posted in badminton, badminton business, badminton industry, badminton industry malaysia, badminton racket, malaysia badminton, malaysian badminton on August 9th, 2009 by dylan — 3 Comments

China-based sports goods company Li Ning has opened its first flagship store in Singapore, marking the group’s expansion into the south-east Asia badminton market.

The company describes the new store at the ION Orchard mall as a “badminton paradise”, including badminton sportswear and a wide range of racquets.

Li Ning Company CFO Nicholas Chong said: “The decision to launch our first Li Ning flagship store out of China, in cosmopolitan Singapore city, is an important step of the group’s strategy in sports category differentiation and brand internationalisation.”

He added that expansion into the market showed the company’s determination to become the sports brand “synonymous with badminton”, as well as laying a foundation for future international expansion.

Source: just-style.com

SOON we will have it in MALAYSIA
Chinese sportswear giant Li Ning has started its comprehensive distribution network in South Asia with the opening of a flagship store in Ion Orchard, Singapore, and it plans to open up to 100 badminton supplies stores in this area before the end of 2009.

Yik Kay Chon, the chief financial officer of Li Ning, revealed that the company plans to open 70 to 100 outlets in South Asian countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Chon said the prevalence of sports activities in this area will bring huge development opportunities to Li Ning.

To support its expansion outside the Chinese market, Li Ning set up an office in Singapore in 2009 and this office is said to be Li Ning’s first overseas branch.

Though affected by the global financial crisis, Li Ning maintained net profit growth of 52% year-on-year in 2008. Apart from the Asian market, Li Ning will also expand to Europe and the United States.

Prior to this, Li Ning announced plans to acquire the Fujian-based badminton equipment maker Kason for HKD187 million.

source: http://www.chinaretailnews.com/2009/07/29/2858-li-ning-to-open-at-least-70-badminton-supplies-stores-in-south-asia/

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An All Round Improvement- Half Court Single

Posted in badminton improvement, badminton secrets, badminton tips on August 6th, 2009 by dylan — Be the first to comment!

I found out this interesting article found. It could help you.

Do you like to play badminton? Do you love the thrill of an exciting match? Do you want to improve your game? But does the thought of doing hours of boring drills sap any enthusiasm right out of you?

Believe it or not, there is a way to have all the fun of competition and improve your game. It’s called half-court singles.

Half-court singles is a game whereby the players use only one half of the standard singles court from the center line to the inside alley line, and all the way to the back singles line. Games use standard scoring to 15 with setting allowed. The object is to win the rallies, score the most points, and win the game.

The consequences, however, are:
•         better footwork;
•         improved consistency and more accurate shot placements;
•         increased stamina;
•         killer drops and net play;
•         stronger smashes;
•         wall-of-China defense.

Sound too good to be true? Here’s how it works: Normally, in a standard game of full-court singles, many players rely on cross-court shots to gain time or to get themselves out of trouble. Additionally, many players who are proud of their singles game have a repertoire of unorthodox shots that help them get the bird back but do nothing to improve their game (e.g. skidding faceplants into the gym floor while stealthily dinking the shuttle back just barely over the net, or clever deceptions such as feigning a pulled muscle or a detached arm, accompanied by a blood curdling grunt, and then sneakily dinking the shuttle back just barely over the net, etc.).
These crafty tactics are often just plain desperation maneuvers employed by players who instead of mastering the basics have relied heavily upon years of in-bred bad habits to skank themselves out of one bad situation and into the next rally.

Better Footwork
In half-court singles, the shots are quicker because the luxury of the cross court has been eliminated. Likewise, the need for backhand shots is greatly diminished. With only half the court to cover, one focuses on taking everything with the forehand. This means that your footwork has to be functional. By virtue of wanting to win the rallies, you are forced to abandon many of the old bad habits and instead concentrate on basic shots and footwork.

Improved Consistency and More Accurate Shot Placements
Half-court singles promotes consistency and accuracy. Because you have fewer options about where to hit the bird, and because the court is relatively narrow, you are forced to hit more accurate shots in order to win the rallies. Many full-court singles players aren’t that accurate in their shot placement. They know that if they hit the shuttle in the general direction of where they want it to go, it has a decent chance of staying in the court. In half-court, again, one is not afforded this luxury. You have to abandon shots that don’t work or go out, and replace them with shots that stay in. This narrowing of your focus further hones your accuracy, producing much more consistent play.

Increased Stamina
So now you’re hitting more accurate and consistent shots, and your footwork is better. A strange thing is about to happenｭyour stamina is going to increase. Rallies in half-court singles tend to be longer. Both players usually hit the so-called “high percentage” shots, i.e. shots that are more likely to stay in and keep the rally going. This translates into longer rallies, particularly of the up-and-back variety. Lots of clears followed by drop shots, net play, and then more clears mean that in order to win the rallies, you’ll have to hang in there. Because it’s fun and competitive, you’re less likely to become bored or tired. Instead, your focus improves your stamina.

Killer Drops and Net Play
With less ground to cover, your opponent will always be a fraction of a second closer to any drops you hit. It follows then that in order to win the rallies, you’re going to have to hit tighter net shots. Anything less will give your opponent the advantage. You will naturally begin hitting drops that are quicker, rather than of the “floater” strain. And when at the net, fearful that your opponent will pounce like a rabid tiger on the typical lethargic, plump, and juicy sky-high net shots that’ve become your full-court singles game’s calling card, you’ll again be forced into hitting more razor-sharp and accurate net shots.

Stronger Smashes
One consequence of better footwork, improved accuracy, and increased stamina is that when you do smash, these factors help you maximize the effectiveness of your shots. That is, by getting your feet and body into the correct position, and by hitting a clean, crisp stroke that you know will be more accurate, your smashes tend to become stronger and more effective. Also, in order to conserve energy, smashes are used sparingly, and usually only when the opportunity arises (a weak clear by your opponent, or you see they are slightly out of position, etc.).

Wall-of-China Defense
Accountable for a smaller area of court, you are better able to anticipate and return your opponent’s smashes. Since all smashes by definition of half-court singles are straight ahead, you will be able to concentrate on pure defense rather than running to retrieve them. And, if you’re going to win the rallies, you’ll soon find yourself getting those smashes back. Your options are limited: either clear the shuttle deeply, drop it, or drive it back straight at the smasher. I favor the last approach, because someone who has just smashed has some forward momentum that can be used against him to elicit a weak return.
So, if you want to improve your game and have fun in the process, play half-court singles.

Source: http://www.badzone.co.uk/coaches%20corner/improve.html

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Badminton Industry in Malaysia

Posted in badminton business, badminton industry, badminton industry malaysia, malaysia badminton, malaysian badminton on August 5th, 2009 by dylan — Be the first to comment!

How’s badminton business in Malaysia?

Are you badminton coach who like to coach and show off- kidding ? Badminton brand distributors who sell and make an earning out of it? Badminton players who play with states player, amateur players, social players, casual players? Businessman involved in badminton business?

I am sure you are one of them. So this might be the most relevant question to you.

If today we don’t have our heroes, neither historic nor present. What will happen to our badminton industry. Do you think it can still survive? If our Dato Lee retiring next year, badminton will still be a HOT topic?

From my research, even without Dato Lee, our badminton industry will still be as strong as ever. Do you play badminton because of the previous and present badminton heroes? I hope “NO”

Besides, badminton industry in Malaysia is growing exponentially. Don’t you think so? How many new badminton courts building in a year? By just looking at KL and PJ itself, you will get the result. For example, Challenger Sports Centre in PJ and one coming up in Kajang. New badminton court from MBA and so on.

Is Yonex losing out their market?

In my opinion, Yonex is losing out their market. How many of you use Yonex shuttle for daily playing, practicing and training? How many of you really using Yonex racket?

I guess not many. They are too expensive because they add their high advertisement cost onto the racket and shuttle cost as well. That’s is why the price is so expensive. I know many professional/state players using other brands for their tournament.

Why? Because Yonex didn’t sponsor them. Why are national players using Yonex? because they got sponsor. You are paying for the racket, t-shirt, shoe and also the sponsor cost they give to national players. Are the quality damn good for them to charge this high? That’s the reason. If most people know this, what will happen?

PLUS, Li Ning is coming up fast to kick them out the market. Don’t you think so?

How many of you convince that online marketing is the most powerful tools of all marketing tools? Internet is your 24 hours salesman, do you know that? 9 out of 10 successful business in this era uses internet for their business.

From my research, Yonex in Malaysia does not even have a website for users to search their info. They don’t even have an email for your to send message to them online. I mean you can’t get their email address no matter how hard you search online. How are they going to grow if things growing like that? What do you think?
Assurance

If things still going on like that, the brand who uses internet will ultimately taking over the market. I can assure you this…

I hope that you can see my points. Hope that my points can help you up in your badminton business. ALL THE BEST!!

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Greatest Shuttles INFO

Posted in badminton, badminton shuttlecock, shuttlecock brand, shuttlecock knowledge on August 5th, 2009 by dylan — 7 Comments

A shuttlecock started from 14 feathers, but it increase s to 16. A Shuttlecock shall now have 16 feathers fixed in a cork base covered in kid leather. Interestingly, the best Badminton Shuttlecocks are made from feathers from the left wing of a goose. However, there are also shuttlecock made of duck feathers.

Nowadays, shuttlecocks price ranged below RM52.oo are mostly made of duck feathers. Mostly the one you play everyday for practice and training. However, the tournament one is still made of goose feather.

The feathers shall be measured from the tip to the top of the base and each shuttle shall be of the same length. This length can be between 62mm and 70mm. The shuttle shall weigh between 4.74 to 5.50 grams.

BRANDs

We have Yonex, Carlton, Wilson, KX, RSL, RCL, Sea Lion, Pro Ace, Yang Yang, Ashaway, ProTech, Gosen, Victor, APAC, Dunlop, Head, Fleet etc
(If I miss any brand,please let me know, Thanks)

Yonex : AS 50, AS 40, AS 30, AS 20, AS 10, aeroclub 03, aeroclub 05, aeroclub 07

Carlton : GT 1, GT 2, GT 3, GT 4 ; Carlton AG10, Carlton AG8

Wilson : Wilson Topline 100, wilson Topline 80, Wilson Topline 70, Wilson Topline 60

KX : KX series (200, 230, 280, 380, 560, 560E)
KX 100 Series (ekstre, super, plus)
KX Black Ace Series (Gold Ace 122, Black Ace 121, Silver Ace 111)

RSL : RSL (no 1-7) Tourney, Tourney Classic XL, RSL Official, RSL Silver Feather

RCL : RCL Professional, RCL Titanium, RCL Super, RCL 1103, RCL 1102, RCL 1101

SeaLion : C1130, Premier C1130, 1101, 1101 Premier

Pro Ace : Aero-Tech 65, Aero-Tech 75, Aero-Tech 85

Yang Yang : 2000A, 2000B, 300B, 3000B

Ashaway : Gold 400, International 500, Red

ProTech : Platinum, World Class, Masterpiece, Championship, Tournament, Official Tech
2001, Official

Gosen : S200A, S240A, GF 10, Gf 30, GF 50, GF 70, GF 90

Victor : Champion, Special, Queen(yellow), Service, Maxima, Ultimate, Pro Court

Apac : Aero Flight 600, Aero Flight 700

etc…

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My Badminton History- DyLan Lee

Posted in badminton, badminton player, malaysia badminton, malaysian badminton on August 5th, 2009 by dylan — 2 Comments

DyLan Lee

Malaysian Badminton Network

I join my 1st badminton tournament when I was standard 3. I got number 4, which I can consider as a fluke. Haha.

I never train before for the tournament and just trying my best for it. Also, before that I didn’t touch badminton before. Just can’t imagine how I can get number 4. May be just because I am fast since I was a sports man. Ya before I forgot, I am using others racket that time. Haha. Thank God for giving me such a funny badminton history.

The story get more INTERESTING after the tournament. I didn’t touch badminton at all for almost 8 years until then I started my badminton ‘career’ once again after my SPM. It only last me for 3 months. Sad

Until after I finish my A-level, I proceed to University of Nottingham, then once again I started badminton. This time I am serious about it as I continually play badminton for 1 year plus.

I partnered with state player in our university tournament and we got FIRST. This time it wasn’t a fluke anymore. Haha. He is Tan Weng Kiat. To me, he is an incredible child, 19 years old. He is damn good a badminton and beat all those professional player in other Uni. You would like to meet him. Haha.

Then come to a day I met another state player in my Uni. I played single with him. Kena “bully” like mad. But lucky didn’t get 0. At least get some point out of it. He is Junn Lym, Wong Choon Hann’s cousin. Also another incredible child-19 years old.

….. Then….

I started Malaysian Badminton Network in facebook, the biggest badminton network in Malaysia. Together with me, Vincent Cheng, Alston Nga, we started up this group for the sake of Malaysia Badminton Industry. I hope that you will be part of us by joining us… Yeah. After I started this network, I get to know few state players.

Bye and enjoy your badminton life. I guess yours is even better…

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Wong Mew Choo, Best Malaysian Woman Badminton Player

Posted in malaysia badminton, malaysia badminton player, malaysian badminton on August 5th, 2009 by dylan — Be the first to comment!

Wong Mew Choo

Wong Mew Choo (simplified Chinese: 黄妙珠; traditional Chinese: 黃妙珠; pinyin: Huáng Miàozhū; born May 1, 1983) is a female badminton singles player from Malaysia.

She is known for her exceptional endurance and stamina, the result of training alongside male shuttlers. Without any significant attacking arsenals, she initially built her game based on fitness and defence, with the ability to run a continuous, long rally; sending everything back to tactically superior opponents until a mistake or an attacking opportunity appears. Such tactics have served her well, but put a lot of pressure on her knees and ankles. She has been known to suffer from various long term injuries in her playing career.

Recently, Mew Choo has been playing with more aggression, power and speed. She now shows more willingness to take the initiative and occasionally does unexpected things to keep opponents guessing, such as engaging them into tight net dribbles, which she did in her match against Zhang Ning in the China Open.

Wong Mew Choo (simplified Chinese: 黄妙珠; traditional Chinese: 黃妙珠; pinyin: Huáng Miàozhū; born May 1, 1983) is a female badminton singles player from Malaysia.

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Lee Chong Wei, Best Malaysian Player

Posted in badminton, malaysia badminton, malaysia badminton player, malaysian badminton on August 5th, 2009 by dylan — Be the first to comment!

Datuk Lee Chong Wei (simplified Chinese: 李宗伟; traditional Chinese: 李宗偉; pinyin: Lǐ Zōngwěi, born in George Town, Penang; October 21, 1982[1]) is a professional badminton player from Malaysia who resides in Bukit Mertajam.[2] Lee won the silver medal in the 2008 Olympic Games, thus becoming the first Malaysian to reach the final of the men’s singles event and ending Malaysia’s Olympic medal drought since the 1996 Games. This achievement also earned him the title Datuk, and a description by Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak as national hero.[3]

As a singles player, Lee was again ranked first worldwide on August 21, 2008.[4] He is the third Malaysian men’s singles shuttler after Rashid Sidek and Roslin Hashim to achieve such a ranking (since official rankings were first kept in the 1980s), and is the only Malaysian shuttler to hold the ranking for more than two weeks.

Lee has won many international badminton titles in his career, including nine Super Series titles. However, despite his status among the world elite, Lee has only managed to capture bronze (in 2005) at the BWF World Championships and has never won the prestigious All England Open. Lee has also been unable to lead Malaysia to victory in the highly coveted biennial Thomas Cup (men’s international team championship), despite his number one rankings during the 2006 and 2008 events.

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Producers want badminton included in school curriculum

Posted in badminton, badminton racket, malaysia badminton, malaysian badminton on August 5th, 2009 by dylan — Be the first to comment!

Here is and interesting article which I found out in internet.

Racket producers in Klayatan village, Malang, have called on the central government to include badminton in the school curriculum in a bid to help maintain the industry.

Despite positive impacts from various badminton tournaments, their business fluctuated because after the tournaments business usually slowed down again.

“Including badminton in school curriculums would guarantee work for racket makers and thousands of people here, because orders for rackets could be guaranteed,” Iwan, the producer of Butterfly brand badminton rackets, said recently.

Another producer, Dadang Prayoga, 39, producer of Aero and Atlanta brand rackets, shared a similar opinion.

“Such a move *to put badminton in the national curriculum* could also net new badminton talents in Indonesia,” said Dadang, who supplies products to various cities including Surabaya, Surakarta, Jakarta and Medan.

“Many people would benefit if the government included badminton in the national education curriculum, as it could minimize unemployment because each producer would employ an average of 10 workers, so 150 producers would hire at least 1,500 workers,” he said.

“The government should be concerned and pay attention to the fate of racket producers here, because many people depend on this industry,” Dadang said.

Klayatan is home to around 150 cottage industries producing badminton rackets.

Of these, around one-fifth are seasonal producers. The more orders that are placed, the more producers would operate, but when orders drop, the seasonal producers prefer to stop operating.

In 2008 the domestic badminton racket industry was badly hit by an influx of imports of Chinese-made rackets, but the government was quick to provide protection by slapping huge import taxes on such products.

Source: http://www.badmintonplanet.com/badminton-news/1315-producers-want-badminton-included-in-school-curriculum.html

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